The AHS is pleased to invite members and guests to our upcoming get-together at the Shoe Bar, Yagan Square, Perth.

We have the “Baby Shoe” function room reserved, which can be accessed via the Shoe Bar main entrance in Yagan Square, proceed up the stairs and then follow the corridor to the left of the main bar.

This is a free event; food will be provided, and a limited bar tab will be in place.

Agenda:

17:30 – 18:00

Registration, Networking & Beverages

18:00 – 19:00 Presentations

Next Generation: How we must address the hydrographic surveyor shortage

Neville Benson, Australasian Hydrographic Surveyors Certification Panel (AHSCP) Education Representative

We are in the midst of a critical surveyor shortage, not just in hydrography but across all disciplines of survey. How can hydrographic survey get ahead of the curve to bring the best and brightest into the industry and fend off the competition from the other markets demanding surveyors.

HydroScheme Industry Partnership Program (HIPP) – Program update.

LCDR David Ives, Australian Hydrographic Office

Maritime Autonomy for Australian Hydrography

Peter Baker, Greenroom Robotics

Maritime autonomy holds transformative potential for the hydrographic industry, yet Australia's unique environmental challenges have led to low utilisation and slow adoption of this technology compared to other regions. This presentation delves into the practicalities and benefits of retrofitting autonomous capabilities onto existing workboats, illustrated by a recent case study from October that showcases this technology in action.

19:00 – 20:30

Networking, refreshments and nibbles

Thank you to our sponsors: MMA Offshore, Greenroom Robotics, Survey Spatial Consultants